Buil Basith

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 50 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 29.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.